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Restaurants in Durham Area

Discover the best restaurants in Durham Area. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/guglhupf-restaurant

Guglhupf Restaurant

Experience delightful German-inspired cuisine at Guglhupf Restaurant in Durham – where breakfast meets brunch in a cozy beer garden setting.

2706 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
4.6 Excellent 3,218 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/dame-s-chicken-waffles

Dame's Chicken & Waffles

Experience the ultimate fusion of Southern flavors at Dame's Chicken & Waffles in Durham – where comfort food meets culinary creativity.

530 Foster St #130, Durham, NC 27701
4.3 Very Good 1,925 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/juju-durham

Juju Durham

Experience exceptional Asian fusion cuisine at Juju Durham—where tradition meets innovation in every delicious bite.

737 9th St #210, Durham, NC 27705
4.5 Excellent 1,114 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/the-blue-note-grill

The Blue Note Grill

Experience mouthwatering barbecue and vibrant live music at The Blue Note Grill in Downtown Durham – where flavor meets entertainment.

709 Washington St, Durham, NC 27701
4.5 Excellent 1,573 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/it-s-a-southern-thing-downtown-durham

It's a Southern thing - Downtown Durham

Discover authentic Southern cuisine at It's a Southern Thing in Downtown Durham - A culinary gem serving delicious barbecue and brunch delights.

605 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
4.2 Very Good 1,474 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/mateo-bar-de-tapas

Mateo Bar de Tapas

Discover the vibrant flavors of Spain at Mateo Bar de Tapas in downtown Durham—where Southern hospitality meets exquisite culinary artistry.

109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
4.5 Excellent 1,267 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/grub-durham

GRUB Durham

Experience authentic Southern cuisine at GRUB Durham – a local favorite for barbecue, breakfast & brunch in North Carolina's vibrant culinary scene.

1200 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
4.4 Very Good 1,961 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/the-refectory-cafe

The Refectory Cafe

Discover the flavors of America at The Refectory Cafe in Durham - where organic meets delicious in every bite!

2726 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707
4.4 Very Good 1,294 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/page-road-grill

Page Road Grill

Experience the essence of Southern cuisine at Page Road Grill in Durham, NC – where great food meets warm hospitality.

5416 Page Rd, Durham, NC 27703
4.4 Very Good 1,994 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/luna-rotisserie-and-empanadas

Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas

Discover authentic South American flavors at Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas in Durham - a culinary gem serving delicious rotisserie chicken and empanadas.

112 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
4.5 Excellent 1,346 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/vin-rouge

Vin Rouge

Experience authentic French cuisine at Vin Rouge in Durham, NC – where every dish tells a story.

2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
4.6 Excellent 1,091 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/parizade

Parizade

Discover Parizade: A premier restaurant in Durham offering exquisite Mediterranean cuisine in an elegant setting.

2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705
4.5 Excellent 976 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/city-barbeque

City Barbeque

Savor authentic Southern barbecue at City Barbeque in Durham - where every bite tells a story of flavor and tradition.

208 W North Carolina 54, Durham, NC 27713
4.4 Very Good 2,195 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/local-22-kitchen-bar

Local 22 Kitchen & Bar

Discover Local 22 Kitchen & Bar: A Culinary Haven in Durham Serving Exquisite Southern Dishes and Craft Cocktails.

2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705
4.5 Excellent 982 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/counting-house

Counting House

Experience the best of American cuisine fused with local art at Counting House in downtown Durham.

111 Corcoran St, Durham, NC 27701
4.4 Very Good 659 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/nanasteak

NanaSteak

Experience culinary excellence at NanaSteak, Durham's premier steakhouse known for exceptional cuts and unforgettable flavors.

345 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701
4.5 Excellent 663 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/mothers-sons-trattoria

Mothers & Sons Trattoria

Discover the authentic flavors of Italy at Mothers & Sons Trattoria in downtown Durham, where tradition meets modern culinary excellence.

107 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
4.5 Excellent 766 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/m-pocha

M Pocha

Experience exceptional cuisine at M Pocha in Downtown Durham - where innovation meets tradition in every dish.

101 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
4.6 Excellent 209 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/rue-cler

Rue Cler

Discover authentic French cuisine at Rue Cler in Durham—where every dish tells a story of culinary passion.

401 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
4.4 Very Good 677 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/bleu-olive

Bleu Olive

Experience the essence of Mediterranean dining at Bleu Olive Bistro in Durham, where every meal is crafted with passion and fresh ingredients.

1821 Hillandale Rd # 101, Durham, NC 27705
4.5 Excellent 756 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/littler

Littler

Experience innovative New American cuisine at Littler in Downtown Durham - where local flavors meet culinary creativity.

110 E Parrish St, Durham, NC 27701
4.5 Excellent 311 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/krill-restaurant

Krill Restaurant

Discover authentic Southeast Asian flavors at Krill Restaurant in Downtown Durham – a culinary experience not to be missed!

506 Ramseur St, Durham, NC 27701
4.4 Very Good 172 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/nanas

Nanas

Experience exquisite flavors and locally sourced ingredients at Nanas in Rockwood - a culinary gem for food lovers.

2514 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
4.5 Excellent 330 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/little-bull

Little Bull

Discover Little Bull: A Culinary Gem in Durham Offering Innovative Dishes with Locally Sourced Ingredients.

810 N Mangum St, Durham, NC 27701
4.7 Excellent 196 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/plum-southern-kitchen-bar

Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar

Experience authentic Southern cuisine at Plum Southern Kitchen & Bar in Durham – where tradition meets innovation in every delicious bite.

501 Washington St C, Durham, NC 27701
4.7 Excellent 259 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/fairview-dining-room

Fairview Dining Room

Experience fine dining at Fairview Dining Room in Durham - where culinary artistry meets local flavors in an elegant setting.

3001 Cameron Blvd, Durham, NC 27705
4.3 Very Good 80 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/the-restaurant-at-the-durham

The Restaurant at The Durham

Discover exceptional local cuisine at The Restaurant at The Durham – where culinary artistry meets warm Southern hospitality.

315 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
4.3 Very Good 140 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/convivio-restaurant

Convivio Restaurant

Experience the taste of Italy at Convivio Restaurant in Durham – where authentic flavors meet organic ingredients in a cozy atmosphere.

104 City Hall Plaza STE 100, Durham, NC 27701
4.3 Very Good 203 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/the-patio-at-unscripted

The Patio at Unscripted

Discover vibrant dining at The Patio at Unscripted in Downtown Durham – where local flavors meet lively atmosphere.

202 Corcoran St, Durham, NC 27701
4 Very Good 90 reviews
north-carolina/durham-area/restaurant/table-south-kitchen-bar

Table South Kitchen & Bar

Experience authentic American cuisine at Table South Kitchen & Bar in downtown Durham - where every meal is a celebration of local flavors.

201 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701
4.2 Very Good 45 reviews

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